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Artifacts & Rationales

Artifact #1: Early Childhood Education Diploma.

The first artifact I have chosen to showcase in my portfolio is my Early Childhood

Education Diploma. I started my Diploma in January 2012 after a short stint at a local university.

This diploma shows my background knowledge in child development from birth to 12 years of

age. This will be helpful when I am in the classroom working with students from Kindergarten to

sixth grade. It is my time in college that I learned the power of inquiry and how that can

positively enhance a student’s learning.

INTASC Standard

Standard #9 - Professional Learning and Ethical Practices

The teacher engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually

evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others

(learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapts practice to meet the

needs of each learner.

NYS Code of Ethics Standard for Educators

Principle #3:Educators commit to their own learning in order to develop their practice

Educators recognize that professional knowledge and development are the foundations of

their practice. They know their subject matter, and they understand how students learn.

Educators respect the reciprocal nature of learning between educators and students. They engage

in a variety of individual and collaborative learning experiences essential to develop

professionally and to promote student learning. They draw on and contribute to various forms of

educational research to improve their own practice.

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DOE Claims & CEAP Standards:

DOE Claim #1: Medaille College graduates know the subject matter in their certification area(s)

CAEP Standard #1: Content and Pedagogical Knowledge

The provider ensures that candidates develop a deep understanding of the critical

concepts and principles of their discipline and, by completion, are able to use discipline-specific

practices flexibly to advance the learning of all students toward attainment of college- and

career-readiness standards.

ILA International Literacy Association Professional Standards

Standard #6: Professional Learning and Leadership

Candidates recognize the importance of, participate in, and facilitate ongoing professional

learning as part of career-long leadership roles and responsibilities.

CEC Standards

Principle #10: Advocating for professional conditions and resources that will improve learning

outcomes of individuals with exceptionalities

Ontario Teacher Ethical Standards

Ethical Standard of Respect

Intrinsic to the ethical standard of Respect are trust and fair-mindedness. Members

honour human dignity, emotional wellness and cognitive development. In their professional

practice, they model respect for spiritual and cultural values, social justice, confidentiality,

freedom, democracy and the environment.

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